Barman Devin Espinosa, a frequent collaborator with the Houston brothers, has shaped a thoughtful cocktail menu including the likes of the Yes Lawd!, which mixes pomegranate vodka, Grand Marnier, and lime, or the Suede, shaken with Ilegal mezcal, amaro nonino, and Rosso vermouth.
The new Make Food, Not Waste Restaurant Week additions utilize trims, peels, and scraps from other dishes to inspire new offerings — like the Kampachi Crudo, with mushrooms, fermented husk cherry salsa, celtuce and chicharron furikake being served at Corima.
She tipped the scales at 196 pounds and decided to follow Bosworth’s 72-hour sardine fast, which is supposed to jump-start metabolism and plunge your body into advanced ketosis so it can quickly burn fat for energy.
One can also sit and work in the Pasadena and massive Glendale spots, Torrance’s minimalist space feels comfortable with big windows, light-colored chairs, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and free wifi.
Under the antojitos sections, molotes de platano (fried plantain balls) come enrobed in a rich Oaxacan-style mole with cheese inside, while the tender oval-shaped tlacoyos are stuffed with ayocote beans and topped with cactus, queso fresco, and salsa verde.
Chef Avishar may have beaten Bobby Flay with his lamb kati roll, but the Joya’s Double Deluxe burger is also a star here.
Walking Spanish, a modern Central American pop-up has begun a Sunday and Monday residency at Las Perlas in West Hollywood.
Located inside Jackie O’s on Fourth, this spot offers great vibes, beer, and the Juicy Jackie—a mushroom-blended beef burger with American cheese, griddled and crispy onions, good sauce, Duke’s mayo, dill pickles, all served on a telera roll.
Longtime fans and newcomers alike are treated to a slate of whimsical cocktails, including the Hot and Humid, a potent mix of mezcal, yuzu sake, lime, tamarind, and ginger, before feasting on shareable platters of Vietnamese dishes that balance tradition with innovation.
While living in a Twin Cities suburb, Schussler, who started out slinging hot chocolate at Shea Stadium, tested his concept by building a $400,000 mock rainforest in his own home — equipped with a real waterfall, 40 actual tropical birds, two heavy tortoises, iguanas, and a baboon that had free reign in the house, according to The Hustle.
And finally, Sharp praised full-fat fermented dairy products like yogurt for having conjugated linoleic acid, which may improve insulin sensitivity and decrease body fat; butyrate, which is good for gut health; and gangliosides, which are crucial for brain development.
This is in keeping with the emerging literature showing that smaller serving sizes help us drink less and presents a novel way of reducing alcohol consumption and improving population health,” the authors wrote.
Tucked between a home goods store and Tex-Mex spot HomeState, the Thai restaurant’s sidewalk seating is perfectly secluded, shaded all day, and emanates charm.
“When it comes to frozen foods, several nutrients are of major concern for heart health: salt, sugar and unhealthy fats,” registered dietitian Angela L. Lago told Fox News in 2022.
Popular YouTube personalities Logan Paul, MrBeast and KSI have launched what they claim to be a “healthier” kids’ and adults’ lunch brand meant to outdo “mid” competitors like Kraft Heinz’s iconic Lunchables.
Other divine menu options include traditional cassoulet, escargots Laurent’s way — out of the shell with basil, cream, tomato and butter — along with wild mushroom flambee in cognac under a pastry puff, ravioli de homard, branzino with ginger, and, of course, the filet mignon au poivre et frites.
Constructed on a loaf of house-baked bread that’s warmed to order, the sandwich is deftly smeared with scratch-made pork pate and loaded with a trio of cold cuts, including plenty of cartilage-heavy head cheese.
Starters include focaccia with creme fraiche, heirloom tomate aguachile, and scallops on the half shell; larger-format mains consist of crab fat caramel fried chicken, lobster risotto, and a duck breast with a black pepper demi-glace.
In the wake of new research confirming the link between ultra-processed foods and the development of Type 2 diabetes, a dietitian is sharing how to safely incorporate guilty pleasures into a balanced diet.
Now tucked inside a space cordoned off like the Jerusalem Temple’s Holy-of-Holies, Mélisse has a Hi-Fi stereo system that plays classic rock records while the tables are arranged so that every diner has a prime view into the intimate kitchen.
Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is sharing the five steps you should take to lose 15 pounds by the end of the year — burn more calories than you eat, set a daily step goal, reduce calories from beverages, commit to 30 minutes of joyful exercise four times a week and increase your protein and fiber.
“This study … confirms that not all foods categorized as UPF are alike in terms of the health risks associated with them,” said senior author Rachel Batterham, a professor of obesity, diabetes and endocrinology at the University College London.
Other California-based chains, Sweetgreen and Jack-in-the-Box, have also invested in private tech startups pitching a vision of burgers, fries and salad bowls made in large part by robots.
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As if the line to get into Tommy’s Diner on a Sunday morning wasn’t already long enough…Rob Martinez, a global food blogger who seeks out the best “hidden gem” restaurants in cities throughout the world, decided to land in Columbus, Ohio for the week, highlighting all that we have to offer here.
The Heatmap has existed for nearly two decades to answer the age-old question: “What’s new and notable in Los Angeles?” Though the local dining scene has endured tremendous challenges over the past few years, the city’s spirit of breaking ground and exploring new cuisines continues with every month of openings.
The kit included a small bottle of Clamato, a foam cup already rimmed with chamoy paste and a dusting of Tajín, a tamarindo straw and some sweet and spicy Mexican candies for good measure—all nestled comfortably within a reusable, Dodger Stadium–approved, clear plastic shoulder bag.
19, Don Antonio in Hell’s Kitchen was ranked 30th and L’Industrie of Brooklyn — awarded as the best slice in the US last June by the organization — took the 80th slot.
The vision is finally coming to fruition on September 18, 2024, when Companion opens its doors serving coffee, sandwiches, and pastries by day and an Italian-influenced menu from chef Jack Goode (formerly of Quarter Sheets, Bab’s, Jac’s on Bond) at night.
“This one is key: Consistent exercise has been shown to significantly reduce your chance of developing dementia, and what we’ve learned is that it doesn’t need to be some huge marathon training or CrossFit workout,” Goodman said.
Mr. T Cafe is in partnership with one of the world’s most accomplished French pastry chefs, Francois Daubinet, whose resume includes Paris’s Hôtel de Crillon, three-Michelin-starred Plaza Athénee, two-Michelin-starred Le Taillevent, and famed patisserie Fauchon.
The menu is best characterized as Vietnamese Californian with shrimp and pork spring rolls, spicy chile okra, shaking beef, and a flavorful caramelized butternut squash with pepitas, pineapple sauce, and herbs.
“It’s become a cool little community,” Portnoy, 47, told The Post of the event, which will feature slices from 35 pizzerias in the tri-state area — including Prince Street in Nolita, Brooklyn’s legendary’s Di Fara and New Haven’s Frank Pepe — all of which he has personally tasted for his popular One Bite pizza reviews.
“Opening on the corner of Sunset and Highland, across the street from Hollywood High School, adjacent to a Chick-fil-A, a couple 100 yards from an In-N-Out, [and inside] a former McDonald’s building is about as emblematic as you can get of our aspiration to be the future of quick-service restaurants,” Hooper told Eater in 2023.
These days, current proprietor Ernie Rossi’s presence at the feast outside his Little Italy storefront is known for an array of custom and novelty shirts which has lately caught itself in the midst of a fashion trend (including the eminent Daddy’s Little Meatball apparel).
At Sylva, Branson and Wareing have developed a process to not only extract the full flavour profile of traditional barrel wood and grain varieties, but explore the use of trees from all over the world.
Then-LA Weekly restaurant critic Jonathan Gold dubbed Son of a Gun “a kick-ass Florida fish house” and called the “smoked steelhead roe with dots of maple-flavored cream and razor-thin shards of pumpernickel toast” his favorite dish.
For the latter, diners can order combos like chicharrón en salsa verde and bistec con papa that make for a formidable plate when accompanied by sides like two fried eggs, rice, refried beans, queso fresco, and five flour tortillas.
Both companies recruited Scratch Restaurant Group veteran chef and Los Angeles native Carlos Couts, who developed a menu of traditional Japanese dishes that employ a casual yet adventurous approach.
Their menu is full of winners, but I suggest the Nasty Nacho Platter—tortilla chips topped with their white queso cheese sauce, jalapeños, tomatoes, scallions, and served with a side of sour cream and salsa.
The food leans American in plating and construction with Indian flavors, like a scallop sliced into thirds swimming in cauliflower crema and okra masala, or an arresting whipped yogurt sauce built into a dreamy pavlova covering crisp pakoda chaat (spinach fritters).
Owners Joram Young, Scott Lunceford, and Sean Kelly opened the New York-style pizza parlor in June 2014 serving traditional slices and out-of-the-box options topped with mole, pulled pork, corn, and queso fresco.
This year, the festival falls on September 17, 2024, and is recognized throughout the Southland in Asian communities like Chinatown and the San Gabriel Valley by gathering with family, lighting lanterns, gazing at the moon, and eating mooncakes.
Cantonese food specialist Johnny Lee, who was previously chef-owner of Pearl River Deli in Chinatown, has partnered with Last Word Hospitality’s Holly Fox and Adam Weisblatt to open a Malaysian and Southeast Asian restaurant in Historic Filipinotown.
The all-day spot blends Latino and Asian flavors, with a morning menu of coffee, various bowls, and sandwiches before transitioning to snackier dishes and natural wines in the evening.
The namesake dish permeates all sections of the menu: served with golden grains of fried rice, submerged in soup or herbaceous green curry, studded with bright chiles and basil leaves, and nestled alongside jade noodles and sauces.
That strategy might’ve proved too ambitious, as the company announced the closure of five Los Angeles-area stores, including Culver City, Silver Lake, Koreatown, Bunker Hill, and Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park, reports Nation’s Restaurant News.
Baik worked for years in New York City in lauded fine dining institutions like Eleven Madison Park and Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare and apprenticed under Nozomu Abe of Sushi Noz before moving back to Los Angeles to help at Kobawoo.
For Ávila, who dodged health department enforcement as a street vendor, dealt with flat tires as a food truck operator, and was the unofficial plumber at Angry Egret Dinette, he’s elated that the Alta California cuisine he helped build is entering its next phase.
The company has greatly expanded its footprint in the neighborhood over the past few months with Korean barbecue restaurants Quarters and Origin in Chapman Plaza, donkatsu spot Lasung, night club Terra Cotta, and more.
Hidden on the other end of a Circle K convenience store parking lot and surrounded by a small makeshift garden, the third outlet of this Vietnamese restaurant opened in Alhambra serving oxtail pho and shrimp rolls, but adds some more creative fare from owner Hanli Su’s mother, Lani Nguyen.
Draft Day will boast 40 TVs throughout their 11,000 square foot space, offering a viewing of hard-to-find-at-home games.
